Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jr. Born: 17 August 1887, Jamaica Died: 10 June 1940 London, England
TheRECONCILIATION Role of African Philosophers and their Doctrines in Sustainable Development TRUTH AND
Federal Hall National Memorial, 26 Wall Street, New York
2017 Spirit of Peace Agenda: Two Days Conference July 18, 2017 (Nelson Mandela Day) Day I: Peace and Security (Sustainable Development Goal 16) July 19, 2017 Day II: Global Economic Partnerships (Sustainable Development Goal 17) Organized by African Views Organization in Partnership with Sacred Fire
CONTENTS
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Key facts about the Spirit of Peace Initiative
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CONVENER AND NARRATOR
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Key facts about the Spirit of Peace Initiative II
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Mr. Carmelo G. Garcia, Mrs. Regina Askia Williams
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2017 Spirit of Peace two Days Conference Agenda
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Joseph Makhandal Champagne Jr
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Event Personalities
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Dr. Charles Cornell Jarvis
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Special Appreciation
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Wale Idris Ajibade
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Historical Background
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Mandela Day at the United Nations
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MUTUAL APOLOGIES AND FORGIVENESS EMBRACE
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Welcome to the Federal Hall National Memorial
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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Keynote Address By Ambassador Mac Donald
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His Grace, Archbishop Barrister Benson Mgbuonye Uwha
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The King’s Speech: HRH (Oba) King James Buremoh
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Bishop Dr. Chidiebere Anelechi Ogbu
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The Chief’s Speech: Chief Sâchem Wômpimeequin Wampatuck
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Dr. Barryl A. Biekman
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Emissary of the Royal Kingdom of Buganda
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Diana Pardue
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Critical Peace and Conflict Resolution By Sara Wolf
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Trade and Investment Forums
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Criticism and controversy dialogue on Indigenous Cultural Sustainability and Cultural Harmony
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H. E. Isaiah Z. Chabala
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Art Exhibitions:
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Truth and Reconciliation Effort
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Kids of the Diaspora (Vienna, New York, Paris).
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Nelson Mandela’s Initiative
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Rapprochement
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Exhibitions: Cheery Stewart Joseph.
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Philosophy and Doctrines of the ancestors
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Exhibitions: Theo Pencil.
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Truth and Reconciliation 2017
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Pedro Jardim de Mattos: Brazil Ghana Intertwined
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The Conflict between the ancestors and its lingering Problems
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Parallel program in India
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Marcus Garvey, (son) Julius W. Garvey, met the Grandson of Dr. W.E.B. Dubois, Mr. Arthur McFarlane.
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Entertainment: Sophia Fleming
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Entertainment: Floxy bee (the Yeye asa)
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Arthur McFarlane
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Entertainment: Tiffany obi
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Julius Garvey, MD.
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Refreshment Catering: Lookman Moshood
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THE BIRTHDAY” Dramatic Performance of the Reconciliation of Marcus Mosiah Garvey And Dr. W. E. B. DuBois
Thank you to Donors and Supporters
Key facts about the Spirit of Peace Initiative (I) What is the Spirit of Peace: The Spirit of Peace is an annual high-level conference of cross cultural leaders and representatives on the role of culture in sustainable development. The main objective is to identify the areas and available roles that indigenous institutions can take leadership for harmony, peace and security. The Spirit of Peace conference involves the participation of monarchs, traditional rulers, native chiefs, government representatives, and institutional scholars. The objective is to facilitate candid discussions, consensus, and actions on promoting mutual respect, cultural integrity, reconciliation, rapprochement, social congruence, diversity in cultural expression, and globalization of cultural trade. The Spirit of Peace encourages solidarity with the cause of humanity and fosters good human relations. Problem Statement: Many studies have shown that lack of opportunity for self-determination culminates in loss of identity, and loss of sense of belongingness, and loss of enthusiasm or ambition. The result is poor and vulnerable communities with idle youth and large unemployment rate, murder and mayhem in the streets, unsafe public environment, substandard schools, dilapidated housing, inadequate healthcare, and pervasive sense of hopelessness. These conditions perpetuate chaos and unnecessary suffering amongst people and causes instability in the society and most importantly it robs the society of its full productive capacity. Today, people everywhere are struggling through life with damaged emotions. Many people continue to struggle against the persistent challenges to adhere to the systemic or cultural orientation. In most cases, mental illness, school dropout, alcoholism, drug abuse, domestic violence, childhood pregnancy, substandard family structure, and unstable financial livelihood pervades a seemingly permanent group especially with the Africans and indigenous citizens. These hurts cannot continue to be swept under the carpet in an attempt to make them go away. Their pains won’t simply go away by ignoring it, even after many generations have come and gone. Though there is an ongoing effort to improve the situation from government bodies, the anxiety over the risk of cultural losses creates stagnant or sluggish enthusiasms towards embracing development and positive transformative concepts. The effect of these problems caused by climate change, environmental degradation, loss of language, loss of sense of belongingness, loss of identity, loss of traditional knowledge that sustains a societies and contributes to self-development remain a threat to peace and security of the universal ecosystem. However, rather than the problems, it is the solutions that unite all the silos.
Key facts about the Spirit of Peace Initiative (II) Strategic Sustainable Solution: The civil society must lead the way in embracing brave ideas and effort to heal the lingering pains of tough decisions made in its historic past much of which has a direct relation to the current situation around the world. The first step in to the solution is to be cognizant of the societal need for healing. This means that systemic political intervention alone will not be sustainable without considering the role of culture. More ever, the authority must support, directly or indirectly organizations leading bold and peaceful societal healing initiative, The first step into healing is to attune oneself to selfrestoration. This requires a great deal of humility, gentleness, patience, tolerance, forgiveness and being diligent to preserve the unity of the Society, and the Spirit of the nation in the bond of peace. The goal of the initiative is to ensures that the role of culture is recognized through much of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including those focusing on quality education, status of women, the environment, economic growth, sustainable consumption and production patterns, peaceful and inclusive societies, gender equality and food security. With the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015 by the United Nations, UNESCO has declared its recognition of culture globally as an enabler and contributor to sustainable development. This opens up new opportunity for growth and improvement.
Free and Open Public Event: Custodians of cultures such as monarchs, traditional rulers, native chiefs, government representatives, cultural institutions, museums, disciplinary faculties and scholars are invited to participate with the objective to facilitate candid discussions, generate consensus, and actions on promoting mutual respect, cultural integrity, reconciliation, rapprochement, social congruence, diversity in cultural expression, and globalization of cultural trade. The spirit of peace events are always open tot the general public and inclusive to all cultural and institutional backgrounds with integrity.
Our strategy: The Spirit of Peace initiative is predicated on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the United Nations Declaration on the Decade of People of African Descent. The Initiative allows for effective implementation of the principles enshrined in the ‘Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples’ and the ‘United Nations Declaration on the Decade of People of African Descent. By bringing the forces together, we would not only be displaying Unity in diverse consciousness we will be fulfilling the need to resonate collaboration, empathy, cultural harmony and the muchneeded collective spiritual healing of the whole society. The spirit of peace initiative also serves as a vehicle for healing and reconciliation and therefore befitting to take place on Nelson Mandela day on July 18 of each year. Therefore, this has become an essential annual conference that celebrates and promotes the Mandela’s vision of Truth and Reconciliation as necessary tool for a just and peaceful society.
The 2017 two Days Spirit of Peace Conference Agenda July 19, 2017 - Day II: Global Economic Partnerships
• 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM Mandela Day Celebration by the General Assembly Venue: United Nations
• 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM: Current Trading Patterns in the Global Economy and creating new opportunities for alternative Investment
• 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM: Youth Ambassador and Young Leaders Initiatives Venue: Federal Hall National Memorial, 26 Wall Street
• 1:00 PM – 3 :00 PM: The Economic of Culture (Valuing Cultural Arts, Management of Museums, Libraries and other Alternative Investments.
• 1:00 PM – 3 :00 PM: Annual Forum on Indigenous Cultural Sustainability and Cultural Harmony (Panel of Monarchs, Chiefs and Priests)
• 3:00- 6:00 PM: The Truth and Reconciliation Ceremony (The Birthday: Mandela, DuBois, and Garvey) • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Reception (Food Provided By Buka Restaurant and Entertainment By Various Artists including Floxy Bee, Yeye Asha Hikosso Music), Tiffany Obi, and Sophia Fleming.
• 3:00 PM- 6:00 PM: Scheduled Presentations
EVENT CHAIRPERSON H.E. Mr. Henry Leonard Mac-Donald, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of the Mission of the Republic of Suriname to the United Nations COORDINATOR OF THE AFRICAN ROYAL DELEGATION King Oba Aderemi Adedapo Adeen, Secretary (BoT) National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (Abuja), Under the co-Chairmanship of Ooni of Ife & Sultan of Sokoto is the Coordinator of the African Royal Delegation SPEAKER AND REPRESENTATIVE OF THE AFRICAN ROYAL DELEGATION His Royal Highness Oba James Oladipo Aroko-Ola Buremoh, Ajagungbade 1, The Onidera of Idera SPEAKER AND COORDINATOR OF THE INDIGENOUS CHIEF SÂCHEM DELEGATION Chief Sâchem Larry L. Fisher Jr. (Wômpimeequin Wampatuck), Mattakeeset Tribal Government, H.E. Ambassador Delegate to the UNPFII (United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues COORDINATOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES Bishop Dr. Chidiebere Ogbu, presiding Bishop at Dayspring Ministries International South Africa, International Gathering for Peace and Human Rights in Africa, University of South Africa, Johannesburg Area, South Africa REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES His Grace, Archbishop Barrister Benson Mgbuonye Uwha - National Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria South Africa HOUSE OF DR. W.E.B DUBOIS REPRESENTIVE Mr. Arthur McFarlane (Grandson of Dr. W.E.B. DuBois), Population Health Analyst at Children's Hospital HOUSE OF THE HONORABLE MARCUS MOSIAH GARVEY REPRESENTIVE Honorable Julius W. Garvey (son), M.D., FACS, FRCS, is a board certified Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon UNITED NATIONS' INTERNATIONAL DECADE FOR PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT CIVIL SOCIETY SPEAKER Dr. Barryl Biekman, Chair of the National Platform Dutch Slavery past. Tiye International – Surinam and The Netherlands, Civil Society Speaker of the United Nations' International Decade for People of African Descent FEDERAL HALL NATIONAL MONUMENT Honorable Shirley McKinney, Superintendent, Manhattan Sites: African Burial Ground, Castle Clinton, Federal Hall, General Grant, Governors Island, Hamilton Grange, Saint Paul's Church, Stonewall
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION CONVENER Honorable Carmelo G Garcia, MSIS, IM, SPHM, FHO, SHRM, CPM, Assemblyman Emeritus, Executive Vice President and Chief Real Estate Officer of Newark Community Economic Development Corporation Newark TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION CHARACTER DRAMATIZATION PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA IMPERSONATION ACT BY: Honorable Joseph Makhandal Champagne Jr Attorney at Law, President of the Haitian Lawyers Association, National Haitian American Elected Officials Network (NHAEON), Mayor Joseph Makhandal Champagne Jr., Chairman, Former Mayor of the Borough of South Toms, River New Jersey, President of the Association of Haitian DR. W.E.B DUBOIS IMPERSONATION ACT BY: Wale Idris Ajibade, Executive Director, African Views Organization MARCUS MOSIAH GARVEY IMPERSONATION ACT BY: Dr. Charles Cornell Jarvis, President and CEO of All Saints Village Development Fund of Antigua and Barbuda EAST AFRICAN TRADE MISSION DELEGATION Mr. Curtis M Jones, Managing Director, Copley Global, W K Kellogg Fellow XV, Boston, Massachusetts SPEAKERS UNITED STATES NATIONAL MONUMENTS AND HERITAGE Mrs. Sara Wolf, Retired, NER Museum and Mrs. Diana Pardue, Chief, Museum Services Division PERFORMING ARTS Kids of the Diaspora, Modern Dance Expression Performance produced by Leni Charles ROYAL KINGDOM OF BUGANDA Emissary of the Royal Kingdom of Buganda: Honorable Wycliffe Lule Musoke, Mr. Omolungo Kato Kajubi, Mrs. Helen Kajubi, Philly Jjemba EVENT MANAGEMENT Marie Plaisimond, Ettini Ukpong, Aashray Harishankar, Damilare Lawal, Justin Kilpatrick, Tristan Demitri,, Antoinette Pitcan EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR: Wale Idris Ajibade, Executive Director, African Views Organization Co-PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR: Chief Sâchem Larry L. Fisher Jr. (Wômpimeequin Wampatuck), AFRICAN VIEWS ORGANIZATION, REPRESENTATIVE (ACTING CHAIRMAN) H. E. Isaiah Z. Chabala, Former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Zambia to the United Nations, European Union and various other international organizations and agencies.
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Special Appreciation to the following for their Help and Support in Making the Spirit of Peace 2017 Conference a Success. PLANNERS AND ORGANIZERS
SPEAKERS & PANELISTS
CONTRIBUTORS
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HRM King Adedapo Aderemi
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Trustee and Assemblyman Emeritus Mr. Carmelo G. Garcia, MSIS,
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King Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadan
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Professor Robert Harari
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H.E. Ambassador Henry Mac Donald
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Mr. Sacha Chavez
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HRH Oba James Oladipo Aroko-Ola Buremoh, Ajagungbade 1
Emissary of the Royal Kingdom of Buganda: Honorable Mr. Omolungo Kato Kajubi,
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Mr Alexander Petti
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Mr. Philly Jjemba, VP ITI Uganda, Trustee AV
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Mrs. Sara Wolf
Mrs. Diana Pardue, , Museum Services Division Statue of Liberty NPS
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Dr. Monica Sanchez, Miss CARICOM
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Mrs. Shirley McKinney
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Mr. Curtis Jones, Copley Global
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Mr Anthony Olabode, Black Voice Publisher
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Mrs. Migdalia Figueroa-Pinedo
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Dr. Charles Jarvis, Crossroad of all Saint Village Funds
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Mr. Jerry Kwabena Kansis, Ghana Foundation
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Mrs. Barbara Applebaum
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Mr. Arthur McFarlane (Grandson of Dr. W.E.B DuBois)
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Rene Aguilera
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Mrs. Regina Askia Williams
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Mr. Joseph M. Champagne, Mayor Emeritus South Tom’s River, NJ
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Mrs. Ora Welch, Hopes Foundation Inc.
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Mrs. Antoinette Pitcan
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Dr. Julius Garvey (Son of Marcus Mosiah Garvey)
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Ms. Christine Bridgelal, BCB Community Bank
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Mrs. Marie Plaisimond
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Chief Sâchem Wômpimeequin Wampatuck
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Mr. Jafar Danesi
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Dr. Barryl Biekman
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His Grace, Archbishop Barrister Benson Mgbuonye Uwha
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Mr. Damilare Lawal
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His Grace Bishop Dr. Chidiebere Anelechi Ogbu
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Mr. Tecumseh Caesar
AUDIO VISUAL ENGINEERS
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Monika London
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, Ettini Ukong, Video
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Chief Tereygua Taino Cay
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Aashray Harishankar (Steven’s Institute)
ENTERTAINERS •
Ms. Sophia Fleming (Singer)
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Chief Nekot Amonsoquath
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,Justin Kilpatrick, (Steven’s Institute)
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Ms. Tiffany Obi (singer)
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Chief Dwayne Perry
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Tristan Demitri, (Steven’s Institute of Technology)
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Mrs. Floxy Bee The Queen of Hikosso Music (www.floxybee.com)
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Two Clouds
EXHIBITORS
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CATERER
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Honorable Neesu Wushuwunoag
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Ms. Charlene Janecek, Kids of the Diaspora
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Chef Lookman Moshood - Buka Restaurant (www.bukanewyork.com))
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Ambassador Isaiah Chabala
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Pedro Jardim de Mattos
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Martina Donlon, UN DPI
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Cheery Stewart Joseph
First Spirit of Peace AFRIC AN UNION MANDELA HALL 2016 The first Spirit of Peace Conference was held at the African Union HQ in New York at the Nelson Mandela Auditorium on June 10, 2016 under the auspices of His Royal Majesty, Oba Adedapo Aderemi of Ido Osun – Secretary General of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, Head of Mission, His Excellency Ambassador Tete Antonio, African Union Permanent Observer to the United Nations, and His Excellency Ambassador Anthony Bosah, Acting Ambassador Charge d’ Affaires Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations and significant others. The event marked the first of its kind to take place at the African Union, and featured a never before experienced proper ceremonial welcome to their ancestral lands performance for the African Kings by the National Associations of Councils of Indigenous Chiefs of North America. The program included presentations and speeches on the Kings’ economic and social programs as well as the message of unity of strength and cultures to the African Diaspora. The event also featured small performances, several speeches and presentations from various Kings, Indigenous Chiefs from North America, US politicians, consulate delegates, selective members of professional associations, corporate entities and invited guests. A full report, including images and video footage of the event, can be found here: www.bit.ly/spiritofpeaceconference1
UNITED NATIONS MANDELA DAY July 18 In November 2009, the UN General Assembly declared 18 July "Nelson Mandela International Day" in recognition of the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom. General Assembly Resolution A/RES/64/13 recognizes Nelson Mandela’s values and his dedication to the service of humanity, in the fields of conflict resolution, race relations, the promotion and protection of human rights, reconciliation, gender equality and the rights of children and other vulnerable groups, as well as the upliftment of poor and underdeveloped communities. It acknowledges his contribution to the struggle for democracy internationally and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world. The 2017 Spirit of Peace events started on Tuesday, July 18th at the United Nations to join the General Assembly celebration of Nelson Mandela Day who remains to be the inspiration and the lighthouse for peace. The Spirit of Peace captures, reflects, encourages and fosters the vision of president Nelson Mandela in solidarity with the cause of humanity and good human relations. In Picture, July 18 UN HQ, NY: From the top left: Mr. Danny Glover, Wale Idris, Kato Kajubi, Gisele Mudiay, HRH king James Buremoh, Chief Wômpimeequin Wampatuck, Arch Bishop Benson Uhwa, Ms. Nwamaka Nnodu, Queen Mother Deloise Blakely, Dr. Monica Sanchez, Philly Jjemba jr., Marie Plaisimond, Arthur McFarlane, Theresa McFarlane, Ambassador Isaiah Chabala, Mr. Curtis Jones, Tashima Allen, Chief Sachems
FEDERAL HALL NATIONAL MEMORIAL 26 WALL STREET The two-day Spirit of Peace conference brought together traditional high-level leaders, representatives and delegates from the two continents to discuss the role of culture in sustainable development and exchange, at the historic Federal Hall National Memorial on 26 Wall Street, with a parallel program at the United Nations General Assembly. Birthplace of American Government Here on Wall Street, George Washington took the oath of office as our first President, and this site was home to the first Congress, Supreme Court, and Executive Branch offices. The current structure, a Customs House, later served as part of the US Sub-Treasury. Now, the building serves as a museum and memorial to our first President and the beginnings of the United States of America. These words were included in the Welcome remarks by Mrs. Shirley McKinney, Superintendent, National Park Services Manhattan Sites. (in picture), and behind from left Ambassador Isaiah Chabala, Arthur McFarlane, Gisele Mudiay, King James Buremoh and Wale Idris Ajibade.
K E Y N OT E A D D R E S S 2017 Spirit of Peace Conference Keynote address was delivered by His Excellency Henry Leonard Mac-Donald, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of the Mission of the Republic of Suriname to the United Nations at the Federal Hall National Memorial, 26 Wall Street, New York , July 18, 2017.
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS (OBA) KING JAMES OLADIPO AROKO-OLA BUREMOH, AJAGUNGBADE 1,THE ONIDERA OF IDERA
THE KING’S SPEECH
His Royal Highness (Oba) King James Oladipo Aroko-Ola Buremoh, Ajagungbade 1, The Onidera of Idera, Spoke on behalf of Councils of Nigerian Traditional Leaders and Global Peace with reflections on Mandela during the Indigenous Cultural Sustainability and Cultural Harmony Forum at the Federal Hall National Memorial, 26 Wall Street, New York , July 18, 2017.
CHIEF SÂCHEM WÔMPIMEEQUIN WAMPATUCK OF THE MATTAKEESET TRIBAL GOVERNMENT
THE CHIEF’S SPEECH
Detail remarks by Speaker and Coordinator Chief Sâchem Larry L. Fisher Jr. (Wômpimeequin Wampatuck) and his wife, Mrs. Lakeilia Johnson, Mattakeeset Tribal Government, H.E. Ambassador Delegate to the UNPFII during the Indigenous Cultural Sustainability and Cultural Harmony Forum at the Federal Hall National Memorial, 26 Wall Street, New York , July 18, 2017.
EMISSARY OF THE ROYAL KINGDOM OF BUGANDA The Kabaka’s message on Global peace was delivered by the Emissary of the Royal Kingdom of Buganda: Honorable Mr. Omolungo Kato Kajubi, Mrs. Helen Kajubi, Mr. Philly Jjemba Jr.Vice President of the International Theater Institute of Uganda and Trustee of African Views Organization during the Indigenous Cultural Sustainability and Cultural Harmony Forum at the Federal Hall National Memorial, 26 Wall Street, New York , July 18, 2017.
THE HONORABLE SARA WOLF The Honorable Sara Wolf, Retired Director, NER Museum Services at National Park Service delivered a very moving speech on empathy, forgiveness, and apologies during the Indigenous Cultural Sustainability and Cultural Harmony Forum at the Federal Hall National Memorial, 26 Wall Street, New York , July 18, 2017.
2017 SPIRIT OF PEACE INDIGENOUS CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CULTURAL HARMONY FORUM From top left: Ambassador Isaiah Chabala, Mr. Phily Jjemba, Dr. Charles Jarvis, Chief Wômpimeequin Wampatuck, Mr. Arthur McFarlane, Mr Wale Ajibade, Mr. Joseph Champagne, Mr. Carmelo Garcia, Mr. Curtis Jones. From Left bottom: Archbishop Uhwa, Mr. Kato Kajubi, Ambassador Henry MacDonald, Dr. Julius Garvey, King James Chief Carol Fowlkes, Chief Dwaine Perry, Tecumseh Cesar ~ Matinecock Tribe of New York, Chief Kenneth Barber
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION EFFORT Truth and Reconciliation President Nelson Mandela commissioned the truth and reconciliation committee in 1996, South Africa, naming Archbishop Desmond Tutu - Nobel laureate and anti-apartheid icon - as its chairperson. The Spirit of Peace initiative is predicated on such symbolic and substantive initiatives, such as the creation of Truth and Reconciliation Committee, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the United Nations Declaration on the Decade of People of African Descent. Truth and Reconciliation Spirit of Peace provides an opportunity to remember that the remnants of conflict existing between groups must be resolved and differences reconciled in order for the groups to be absolved from their historical challenges and consolidate their strengths to meet immediate and future challenges ahead. Thus, for the first time in history, during the 2016 Conference of Indigenous People at the United Nations, two indigenous nations had a special peacemaking ceremony between them. The Mohawk and the Mattakeeset Chiefs decided to make a peace agreement on behalf of their ancestors and tribes. Wampatuck (died 1669), known to the Settlers as Josiah Sagamore, was the leader of the Mattakeeset tribe of the Indigenous Massachusetts people. He was the son of the Massachusetts Sachem Chicatawbut. His name meant “Snow Goose” in the Massachusetts language. He was slain in 1669 during a horse raid in the Mohawk’s territory. This animosity was resolved between the tribal chiefs who carried the message back to their folks, which marks the fulfilment of the Spirit of Peace and Cultural Harmony for 2016. This event was featured on page 10 of the paper: Forgiveness Ceremony Unites All Americans at Standing Rock (http://bit.ly/forgiveAmerica).
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PROMOTING PEACE. MAKING PEACE. “We were expected to destroy one another and ourselves collectively in the worst racial conflagration. Instead, we as a people chose the path of negotiation, compromise and peaceful settlement. Instead of hatred and revenge we chose reconciliation and nation-building.�
“We were expected to destroy one another and ourselves collectively in the worst racial conflagration. Instead, we as a people chose the path of negotiation, compromise and peaceful settlement. Instead of hatred and revenge we chose reconciliation and nation-building.� - Mandela
C LY D E B E L L E C O U RT MEETS
NELSON MANDELA
Nelson Mandela’s Initiative Why is Truth and Reconciliation Important? “Ordinary South Africans (People) are determined that the past be known. That it is better to ensure that it is not repeated. They seek this not out of vengeance but so that we can move in the future together. The choice of our nation is that that the past should be revealed, but that it comes to known in a way which promotes reconciliation and peace”. Nelson Mandela “This generation of little children is the 7th Generation. Not just Indian children but white, black, yellow and red. Our grandfathers said the 7th generation would provide new spiritual leaders, medicine people, doctors, teachers and our great chiefs. There is a spiritual
rebirth going on.” - Clyde Bellecourt
The spirit of peace captures the vision of President Nelson Mandela and encourages solidarity with the cause of humanity and fosters good human relations.
RAPPROCHEMENT RECONCIALITION AND RESTORATION OF BALANCE IN THE SOCIETY
Our commitment remains firm in the interest and hopes of the 300 Million of people of Africans and descent in the Diaspora and Indigenous people who have been courageous, resilient, and tirelessly striving to rise above long standing discrimination and the immeasurable suffering endured in the wake of slavery and colonization. Millions of Diaspora Afro-descendants, the blood of our blood, have made great sacrifices over the centuries, fighting for freedom, equality, human rights – even having to fight to reconnect with their ancestral heritages and its ancient, and now modern cultures. We are confident in our hopes that no one will understand the importance proper procedure of spiritual and ancestral rites than the indigenous rulers. This opportunity is thus unprecedented as foretold already from both sides of the aisle, whether through the oracle or the soothsayer- that coming together of the natural society will mark the advent of a period of healing, peace, harmony and new prosperity.
African and Indigenous Philosophers and their Doctrines Great thinkers who shaped African political consciousness with their philosophy, doctrines, and thoughts have contributed enormously to African development and world civilizations. Their legacies have enabled us to analyze the past, understand the present, and articulate clear vision about the future and the role of Africans in the universal ecosystem. Many of these people were labeled Pan Africanists. While some of them were Afrocentric, most of them were simply humanists -- advocating a better condition of living for Africans on the continent and in the Diaspora, knowing well that when Africa is free the whole world is better. In the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries important historical figures from Africa, Caribbean, and America emerged with people like: Frederic Douglas, Henry Sylvester, Williams, George Padmore, C.L.R. James, Booker T Washington, W.E.B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey, Haile Selassie Ras Tafari, Jomo Kenyatta, Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, Amilcar Cabral, Sekou Touré, Leopold Senghor, Nelson Mandela, Oliver Tambo, T.E.S. Scholes, Michael Manley, Robert Nesta Marley, Kwame Touré, Sojourner Truth, Kenneth Kaunda, Herbert Macaulay, Adam Clayton Powel, Carl and Louis Stokes, Bayard Rustin, Martin Luther King, Anna J. Haywood Cooper, Malcom X, Franz Fanon, Maurice Bishop, Rosie Douglas, Tim Hector, Alfie Roberts, George Odlum, Aimé Cesaire, Norman Cameron, Eusei Kwyana, and Walter Rodney, François-Dominique Toussaint Louverture, Edward Wilmot Blyden, Funmilayo Ransome Kuti and so many others, who have been courageous in challenging the status quo and made bold strides towards creating sustainable dialogues, forging partnerships and strengthening solidarity for struggling people of African descent. The most influential among them were DuBois and Garvey.
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION Historical and Contemporary Conflict Resolution
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION 2017 Marcus Mosiah Garvey born: August 17, 1887, Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica, died: June 10, 1940, London, United Kingdom and Dr. William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, born February 23, 1868 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, U.S.; died on August 27, 1963 (aged 95) in Accra, Ghana. W.E.B. DuBois and Marcus Garvey had a lot of influence over several generations of people of African descent. They both paved the path towards the civil rights movement as well as for the independence of African nations. However, their philosophical differences being on one hand, DuBois for Integration and Integral Civil and Human Rights Institutions and Garvey’s ideology being based the need for “Separate and Equal Black Institutions and Enterprises (modern Black Nationalism) – which have been the focal point of discord between African Studies faculties and scholars around the world. Africans, African Americans, and Afro-Caribbean people do not only share a common ancestry, they also share similar experiences in slavery, colonialism, as well as in their struggles against racism and poverty. Read the philosophy and doctrines of Garvey and DuBois
The Conflict between the Ancestors and its lingering Problems Why Truth and Reconciliation between DuBois and Garvey is so Important? On one hand, Marcus Garvey was an activist who acted on behalf of the African people by establishing the United Negro Improvement Association in 1914, with a belief enshrined in "The Declaration of Rights of the Negro Peoples of the World," advocating empowerment and encouraging self-reliance and nationhood. His agenda was echoed by the designated red, green and black flag and the song "Ethiopia, Thou Land of Our Fathers" as the official anthem of "Africa and the Africans, at home and Abroad." By 1920 the association had over 1,900 divisions in more than 40 countries. Most of the divisions were located in the United States, which had become the UNIA's base of operations. There were, however, offices in several Caribbean countries, with Cuba having the most. Divisions also existed in such diverse countries as Republic of Panama, Republic of Costa Rica, Republic of Nicaragua, Republic of Ecuador, Republic of Venezuela, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, British India, Commonwealth of Australia, Colonial Nigeria, Namibia, and Union of South Africa.
On the other hand, William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was a sociologist and the first American scholar with African ancestry to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University. He also studied in Germany with prominent social scientists of that time such as Gustav von Schmoller, Adolph Wagner, and Heinrich von Treitschke. DuBois was an advocate who authored many important books including one of the first scientific treatises in the field of American sociology, and he published three autobiographies, each of which contains insightful essays on sociology, politics and history. DuBois’ advocacy was centered on the premise that African Americans should embrace their African heritage while contributing to American society. Therefore, he believed that racism is a hindrance to achieving that goal and he strongly protested lynching, Jim Crow laws, and discrimination in education and employment. His cause included people of color everywhere, particularly Africans and Asians in colonies. His polemics on racism and advocacy for racial integration and democratic equality in America led him to help establish the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909, an establishment that still exists today and serves as one of the most important American institutions.
DuBois rejected Frederick Douglass's plea for black Americans to integrate into white society and opposed the Atlanta compromise, an agreement crafted by Booker T. Washington, which provided that Southern blacks would work and submit to white political rule, while Southern whites guaranteed that blacks would receive basic educational and economic opportunities. Instead, Du Bois insisted on full civil rights and increased political representation, which he believed would be brought about by the African-American intellectual elite. Though both Dubois and Garvey disagreed with the ideas of Booker T. Washington, it was their own discords that took global precedence. DuBois and Garvey’s difference is based on their personal approaches to understanding of those moral principles, ideologies, and methodologies in matters related to the sustainable empowerment, advancement, competing for resources (Land in Liberia) as well as the system of governance over Africans in the Diaspora and of Africans at home. Many scholars have faulted the conflict between W.E.B DuBois and Marcus M. Garvey as the profound culprit for the instability of African foundations and the dissipation of African values and strengths around the world. These different views on DuBois and Garvey give a good idea of what they fought for, which is the same vision of well-developed, self-determining and sustainable African society. Today, people everywhere are still struggling through life with damaged emotions. In most cases, especially with people of African descent both in the Diaspora living in the shadows of slavery, and those at home living in the shadows of colonialism. These pains won’t go away by ignoring them, even after many generations have come and gone. By ignoring these problems, or by failing to broker or mediate peace when the opportunity knocks, we pass the buck to the next generations.
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History Was Made When Son Of Marcus Garvey, (Right) Julius W. Garvey, M.D., met with the Grandson Of Dr. W.E.B. Dubois (LEFT) Honorable Mr. Arthur McFarlane, Population Health Analyst on July 18, Nelson Mandela Day at the Federal Hall National Memorial, Wall Street, New York.
ARTHU R EDWAR D MCFARLA NE II He is the Grandson of W. E. B. Du Bois. He grew up in Harlem. His education includes Stuyvesant High School in New York City, the State University of New York at Brockport and the University of Colorado at Boulder. He worked for over 25 years as a statistical analyst and manager with the Center for Health Services/Policy Research and with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). He is currently a Population Health Analyst for the Children’s Hospital Colorado. He serves as the President of the Board of Directors for the Community College of Aurora Foundation. He is on the advisory board of the Burnes Center for Homelessness and Poverty at the Denver University. He is on the advisory board of the Street Fraternity, serving atrisk youth. He served as the co-chair for the CDPHE Employee Diversity Advisory Committee. He served as the Treasurer for the Colorado Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Coalition. He has been a mediator in the State Employee Mediation Program. He served as the co-chair of the Board of Directors for The Rape Assistance and Awareness Program and as the Chair of the Board of the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault. He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He lectures on the life and legacy of his grandfather. Learn more about DuBois
JULIUS W. GARVE Y, M.D., FACS, FRCS Julius W. Garvey, M.D., FACS, FRCS, Son Marcus Mosiah Garvey, of is a board certified Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon who practices in New York. He is affiliated with Northwell Health System and is Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He studied in England, Canada, Jamaica and the United States. He has been on several educational and medical missions to Ghana, Senegal, Uganda, Mali, Sierra Leone, Jamaica, Haiti, South Sudan and Ethiopia. He lectures on the life and legacy of his father, The Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Julius W. Garvey as been the lead advocate on obtaining a posthumous presidential pardon for his father, Marcus Garvey with an argument that J. Edgar Hoover's FBI manipulated the system to make mail fraud charges stick against Marcus Garvey. Although, this is a known fact, the criminal charges against heroes who fought for the freedom of people of African descent remain a stigma and a continuous deterrent in the reparation process of the development courses of African people descent world wide. Dr. Garvey makes his father's legacy an example of this phenomenon and seeks to change it. See detail here
With Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois representing North America and its African Diaspora, Marcus Mosiah Garvey representing the West Indies and Caribbean in Diaspora, and President Nelson Mandela representing Africa, and its Diaspora, all icons are able to reunite all people “In The Spirit of Peace� for the healing of the suffering and plight of the historical and current human experiences with truth and reconciliation in the covenant of peace for humanity, displacing the ego, as well the selfishness that greatly empowered, impacted as well as rattled generations. Marcus Mosiah Garvey born: August 17, 1887, Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica, died: June 10, 1940, London, United Kingdom and Dr. William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, born February 23, 1868 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, U.S.; died on August 27, 1963 (aged 95) in Accra, Ghana. W.E.B. DuBois and Marcus Garvey had a lot of influence over several generations of people of African descent. They both paved the path towards the civil rights movement as well as for the independence of African nations. However, their philosophical differences have been the focal point of discord between African Studies faculties and scholars around the world. Africans, African Americans, and Afro-Caribbean people do not only share a common ancestry, they also share similar experiences in slavery, colonialism, as well as in their struggles against racism and poverty
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TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION Apologies and Forgiveness Between Marcus Mosiah Garvey and Dr. W. E. B. DuBois on President Nelson Mandela’s Day
Reconstructing the Cake A Historical Event An African Dream come true Featuring Dr. Julius Garvey Arthur McFarlane Carmelo Garcia Produced by Wale Idris Ajibade, et al
With Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois representing North America and its African Diaspora, Marcus Mosiah Garvey representing the West Indies and Caribbean in Diaspora, and President Nelson Mandela representing Africa, and its Diaspora, all icons are able to reunite all people “In The Spirit of Peace” for the healing of the suffering and plight of the historical and current human experiences with truth and reconciliation in the covenant of peace for humanity, displacing the ego, as well the selfishness that greatly empowered, impacted as well as rattled generations. THE BIRTHDAY features the Africa Cake, which was baked purposely as a symbol of healing and reversal of the effect the decision to occupy, divide, and colonize Africa by European powers at the Berlin Conference of 1884, which led to European colonial imperialism of land and trade (Scramble for Africa) after slavery of people in Africa. This cake symbolizes, restitution and reparation of the people’s spirit. We hope you get a peace of the cake!
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❖ President Nelson Mandela impersonation act performed by: ❖ Honorable Joseph Makhandal Champagne Jr Attorney at law, president of the Haitian Lawyers Association, Former Mayor of the Borough of South Toms River, New Jersey.
❖ Marcus Mosiah Garvey impersonation act by: ❖ Dr. Charles Cornell Jarvis, President, All Saints Village Funds in Antigua and Barbuda.
❖ Dr. W.E.B. DuBois impersonation act Performed by: ❖ Mr. Wale Idris Ajibade, Executive Director of African Views Organization The performance was envisioned and improvised with contribution From performers and direction from Antoinette Pitcan, Carmelo Garcia et al The Video of this performance is a must see!
“THE BIRTHDAY� CONVENER AND NARRATOR Mr. Carmelo G. Garcia, Mrs. Regina Askia Williams Convener and Narrator: Trustee African Views and Assemblyman Emeritus Mr. Carmelo G. Garcia, MSIS, IM, CPM Carmelo G. Garcia is an American politician from the state of New Jersey. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented the 33rd Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly. Read More Co-Convener and Narrator: Regina Askia-Williams is Trustee African Views and a Nigerian-born, American-based registered nurse, healthcare and educational activist, television producer, writer, and public speaker, who found fame as an actress and model. Read more
CONFERENCE SESSIONS In addition to various selective speakers on diverse relevant topics, the event also features a variety of integrated cultural performances in theatrical and musical formats, exhibition, workshops, two very important parts of the event are reserved for the last day, including a gala awards dinner honoring leaders and action-oriented individuals from both sides of the Atlantic – and a never experienced moment of unified spiritual prayers to summon the Great and Holy Spirit of the Ancestors – to assist us on this healing journey and noble quest to achieve World Peace. We expect a significant amount of international press coverage, but most importantly we want people to take away a feeling of spiritual renewal via the presence and influence of the Royal Council and the Tribal Chiefs’ contribution and the wholesome experience of the spirit of peace.
President Nelson Mandela Impersonation Act Performed BY: Honorable Joseph Makhandal Champagne Jr. Attorney At Law, President of The Haitian Lawyers Association, National Haitian American Elected Officials Network (NHAEON), Mayor Joseph Makhandal Champagne Jr., C h a i r m a n , F o r m e r M a y o r O f T h e B o r o u g h O f S o u t h To m s , R i v e r N e w J e r s e y , P r e s i d e n t O f T h e A s s o c i a t i o n o f Haitian
Marcus Mosiah Garvey impersonation act performed by: Dr. Charles Cornell Jarvis, President and CEO of all S a i n t s V i l l a g e D e v e l o p m e n t F u n d o f A n t i g u a a n d B a r b u d a ( m i d d l e ) . P i c t u r e t a k e n a f t e r t h e p e r f o r m a n c e . To h i s r i g h t : Te r e s a M c F a r l a n e ( w i f e o f A r t h u r M c F a r l a n e , g r a n d s o n o f D r . W . E . B D u B o i s ) t o h i s l e f t : M s . M c F a r l a n e , sister of Arthur McFarlane and grand daughter of Dr. W.E.B DuBois
In the absence of Brian Richardson, who was the professional actor scheduled to play Dr. W.E.B. DuBois, the impersonation act responsibility fell on Wale Idris Ajibade, Executive Director, African Views Organization. Standing with him is Chief Sachem WĂ´mpimeequin Wampatuck
MUTUAL APOLOGIES AND FORGIVENESS EMBRACE This year’s Spirit of Peace event’s direct outcome is planned around the reconciliation of the conflict between Marcus Garvey and W.E.B. DuBois. Julius W. Garvey, M.D., FACS, FRCS, a board certified Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, direct descendant and bloodline of Marcus Garvey, will represent the House of Garvey. Whereas, Arthur McFarlane, Population Health Analyst at Children's Hospital, the grandson of Dr. W.E.B. DuBois will represent the House of DuBois. In Picture, apologies from both houses followed by a warm embrace marking a milestone in our pursuit of peace.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have survived more than fifty years of exile and the soulcrushing violence of oppression. They were contacted through their respective foundations, The Desmond Tutu Foundation and their common Foundation the Council of Elders, including the Her Excellency Mary Robinson who is also a member of the Council along with the late President Nelson Mandela. They sent their blessings for the Spirit of Peace and showed keen interest in the truth and reconciliation ceremony of Marcus Mosiah Garvey and Dr. W.E.B DuBois.
Consecrating the Peace for healing: His Grace, Archbishop Barrister Benson Mgbuonye Uwha - National Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria South Africa. Many thanks to His Grace, Archbishop Barrister Benson Mgbuonye Uwha - National Chairperson, Christian Association of Nigeria South Africa, and Bishop Dr. Chidiebere Ogbu, presiding Bishop at Dayspring Ministries International South Africa, International Gathering for Peace and Human Rights in Africa, University of South Africa, Johannesburg Area, who travelled from South Africa to the US to consecrate this reconciliation on behalf of the Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu and the Christian World.
Bishop Dr. Chidiebere Anelechi Ogbu, Network of Christian Ministries and President of Impact Africa “Your Excellences, Distinguished Ambassadors, Senators, Parliamentarians, Professionals, Business men and women, His Royal Majesties, Kings and Chiefs and Traditional Leaders, and Revered Ministers of God; Please permit me to say that I am privileged and excited to be amongst you to make this great stride in the history of mankind and in the history of the Blackman. May I applaud the giant thinkers who have been bestowed with the wisdom of the time to lay this foundation road map to peace and reconciliation of the black peoples.�
Statement Delivered By Dr. Barryl A. Biekman The UN Decade for People of African Descent New York, 18 JULY 2017 Speech on Objectives, Goals, Visions, and Call to Action by Dr. Barryl Biekman, Chair of the National Platform Dutch Slavery past; Chair of the African European Women's Movement 'Sophiedela'; and board member of Tiye International – Surinam and The Netherlands, Civil Society Speaker of the United Nations' International Decade for People of African Descent, with CARICOM, AFRICAN UNION, UNIA and NAACP Representatives
DIANA PARDUE Chief, Museum Services Division, Statue of Liberty NM and Ellis Island at National Park Service Greater New York City Area Museums and Institutions National Park Service, International Council of Museums SPIRIT OF PEACE ECONOMIC CONFERENCE JULY 19 2017 Trade and Investment Forums: The Globalization of Cultural Trades Investment in establishing and management of Museums, Libraries, market jobs demand vocational institutions, children health and Women advancement.
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JULY 19 2017 Trade and Investment Forums (The Globalization of Cultural Trades Investment in establishing and management of Museums, Libraries, market jobs demand vocational institutions, children health and Women advancement. FOCUS: The Efficiency Frontier of Economics and Culture
HIS EXCELLENCY ISAIAH Z. CHABALA Closing remarks by African Views Organization, Representative (Acting Chairman) H. E. Isaiah Z. Chabala, Former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Zambia to the United Nations, European Union and various other international organizations and agencies.
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